At some time in your life, you might have a roommate. It is a good idea to share a flat, especially for students or people who have just finished school, because flats are usually expensive. And m  is not the only reason for having a roommate. Sharing a flat can be fun.
But life with a roommate can also be a t  experience. Some experts (专家) did a study of college students who shared a room. They found that students who had problems with their roommates were not happy at school and were more likely to get sick than other students. So, how can you l  with a roommate and enjoy it? Here is some a :
Being roommates with a friend can be hard. Friends may be different when you stay with them all the time from when you don’t see them very o. So, before you plan to share a room with a friend, discuss the situation c .
If you decide to share a room with someone you don’t know, talk to each other. It’s important to be h about your habits and things you hate. You mustn’t tell lies to each other.
When you move in with a roommate, make rules. Decide how you will share h, such as cleaning, washing and shopping. Will you share food? It is OK to have guests? And what about loud music?
Don’t get angry at small things that your roommate does. Try to f  the unhappy things between you and your roommate. No one ---including you ---is p .